OXFORD TOWN – Urban Bush Women, a contemporary dance company, is slated to perform Jan. 17 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to the performance on Monday, the company will be conducting free workshops in different areas of the community and a community Pot-luck Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at The Powerhouse. Page 8 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has details of this powerful dance troupe. (January 13, 2011, Page 8)

OXFORD TOWN – Words and music between a world-class pianist and a renowned artist come together in a lively discussion next Wednesday. The University of Mississippi Museum presents “An Evening with Bruce Levingston and Robert Storr” at 7 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Nutt Auditorium. Turn to page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town to get information on this unique fusion of art coming to Ole Miss next week. (January 13, 2011, Page 7)

OXFORD TOWN – A jam-packed new year of programming sponsored by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council kicks off Friday, Jan. 7, with a Swing Dance Contest at the Powerhouse. Profits from the fundraiser goes toward improvements at YAC headquarters, specifically for a new dance floor. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has more information about this and other events coming soon to the Powerhouse. (January 6, 2011, Page 5)

OXFORD TOWN – Oxford Ballet presents its fourth version of the “Nutcracker Ballet” on Dec. 11-12 at the Ford Center. Artistic Director Genevieve Fortner has assembled a group of world class, nationally recognized dancers as well as local actors and dancers to fill the cast. Pages 8 and 12 has information and tons of photos by photographer Mike Stanton featuring the annual performance that has become an Oxford tradition. (December 9, 2010, Page 8, 12)

OXFORD TOWN – The Synergy Brass Quintet will ring in the holiday season with two shows on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Page 12 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has complete details. And, be sure to check out Page 17 which features another great Ford Center seasonal event, the University of Mississippi Choral Department’s Holiday concert set for Dec. 2. (December 2, 2010, Page 12)

OXFORD TOWN – One of the leading American pianists of his generation, Christopher O’Riley, is slated to perform Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has all the details. (November 25, 2010, Page 5)